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River Rafting in India

White Water Rafting on the Himalayas is an adventure sport which thrills and chills you at the same time. A sport for those fascinated by nature and a desire to control it.

Water rafting is a sport almost everyone, of any age, can enjoy. With expert guides the latest equipment, it's quick and easy to learn the few rules that keep you safe, river-smart and ready for a "wild ride" of your own. Rafting means cruising down the gushing waters of river in an inflatable rubber raft or white water kayak over roaring waves and swirling fast-moving water for the excitement of a lifetime.

India has earned a reputation as one of the best destinations in the world for white water rafting. Its rushing waters, coming from the glaciers of the mighty Himalayas, offer matchless thrills for rafting and immersing oneself in the landscape. A rafting trip is bound to be the highlight of your stay in India.

India has a multitude of rivers and abundance of locations that are perfect for white water rafting. The white water rafting is truly a high-altitude, high adrenaline and unforgettable experience that will have you raring to go for your next water vacation. Even amateurs can indulge in the easier rapids, for latest safety equipment makes it possible even for non-swimmers to undertake an expedition without fear.

Most of the water rafting destinations are located in the Himalayas, and the River Ganges is the most popular of them all. Several camps are organized along the 70-km stretch from Rishikesh to Devprayag. Rapids have been graded according to the difficulty of their run. The rivers Yamuna, Alaknanda, Tons, Kalisor, Bhagirathi, Mandakini, and Bhilangana offer many stretches, for both professionals as well as amateur rafters.

Ranges in Ladakh and Sikkim also offer Great River stretches for rafting. Uttaranchal offers the broadest possible options for river rafting in the world, from milder river courses to wilder ones. Uttaranchal has in Abundance Rivers and terrains to suit all levels of river rafting.

You will be given training by experienced river rafting instructors and guides. You will travel in groups in rafts, with an instructor at all times. Life jackets and other essential safety equipment are provided. You can stay overnight in luxury tents, pitched on beaches alongside the river, as we halt each night. You can also enjoy campfires and bonfire nights on river Adventure Tours.

There is no particular best time during which rafting activity can be undertaken in India since the flow and fury of various rivers are individual. However, on the whole the months from May to November are the best months for the adventure seekers to indulge in rafting.

River rafting in India is an exhilarating experience that you can enjoy on your Indian Holiday!



1) Ganges River Rafting Tour
The northern rivers of The Indian sub-continent provide an exciting adventure for white water rafting. Of all rivers, Ganges River has always remains a mystery for explorers and full of surprises for the rafters. The Ganges originates from Gaumukh in Garhwal region of the Himalayas. It is a superb river for inflatable rafts. Ganga near Rishikesh in Uttaranchal is a popular spot for white water rafting. The Whitewater River rafting stretch of the Ganges is from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh where the river has 12 major rapids over 36-kms long, most of which are easily negotiable and some require our expertise.

Ganges River Rafting Tour 1
Duration: 4 nights/5 days
Destination: Delhi-Shivpuri-Rudraprayag-Srinagar-Deoprayag-Kaudilaya-Rishikesh-Delhi

Ganges River Rafting Tour 2
Duration: 3 nights/4 days
Destination: Delhi-Deoprayag-Kaudiyala-Shivpuri-Delhi

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2) Alaknanda River Rafting Tour
Alaknanda is the main tributary of the Ganges. This beautiful river passes through the scenic valleys in the Garhwal Himalayas. Alaknanda River Rafting Tour invokes the lord's blessings with 'Jay Bham Bhole' and Heido Ho! This trip starts from Rudraprayag with ultimate experience of rafting through grade 3 and 4 rapids, viewing the nature, forests, traversing through gorges and charming villages, camping on exclusive beaches of silver sand, and Himalayan wildlife.

Duration: 4 nights/5 days
Destination: Delhi-Shivpuri-Rudraprayag-Srinagar-Deoprayag-Kaudilaya-Rishikesh-Delhi

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3) Zanskar River Rafting Tour
Rafting on the Zanskar River is the most exciting rafting tour to come along. This river is hemmed in from three sides by The Great Himalayan Range, The Pir Panial Range, and The Zanskar Range, its mountains, snow laden peaks, and valleys are worth watching. The trip takes you down the extremely uninhabited, inaccessible and 150 km of the vintage Zanskar gorge with walls rising thousands of feet above the fast moving waters to finish on the powerful River Indus.

Duration: 11 nights/12 days
Destination: Delhi-Leh-Mulbekh-Rangdom-Remala-Zangla-Hanumil-Markha
Valley-Nimu-Leh-Delhi

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4) Himachal Rafting Tour
Himachal Pradesh snow-fed rivers offer tremendous opportunities for the challenging sport of rafting. For adventure lovers, it is a destination par excellence. White Water Rafting can be enjoyed here as the rivers bumping, rolling, swirling gives a wonderful stretch of water for rafting enthusiasts.

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5) Teesta River Rafting Tour
River Teesta in Sikkim offer long stretches which are ideal for safe rafting. The icy cold waters of the rugged Teesta have a series of rapids with varying intensity and character, mandering down the rough and rugged mountain river, one can savour a blend of nature and adventure. It offers one of the finest rafting stretches in the world. Rangit, a tributary of the Teesta, has more turbulent waters and offers many challenges to more experienced rafters.The enchanting white waves of river Teesta and Rangit invite enterprising adventurers to experience the spine chilling river rafting experience.

Duration: 6 nights/7 days
Destination: Delhi-Bagdogra-Darjelling-Kalimpong-Siliguri-Delhi

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6) Kali River Rafting Tour
The Kali River forms the international border between India and Nepal in its upper reaches. It drains some of the world's tallest mountains, and carries with it the melting snow of the majestic Himalayas on a relentless rush to the sea. A self contained river journey down this river is one of the prime options in this part of the Himalayas. The river flows past terraced farms of Kumaoni and Nepali villages, fresh water streams, sandy beaches, thick tropical jungles, riverside tea plantations as we travel downstream through the Terai belt negotiating exciting white water. With the Mahseer making it an angler's delight, the lack of road access makes it a complete wilderness journey. After the first few days of serene float past its confluence with the Saryu at Pancheshwar (also a famous fishing spot) with the occasional big rapid, the Kali makes its final descent to the plains in the last day on river, beginning with the mighty Chooka rapid. Flowing past the Terai hills after densely forested hillsides, this trip is an outdoor wilderness experience in a league of its own.

Duration: 7 nights/8 days
Destination: Delhi-Kathgodam-Pitoragarh-Pancheshwar-Chuka-Kathgodam-Delhi

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7) Tons River Rafting Tour
Located at 3500 feet above sea level, Tons River is an excellent camping site, relaxing walks, ample angling opportunities and gateway for white water rafting. This area is rich in Himalayan flora and fauna, densely forested with pine, birch, deodar etc.
Tons, the biggest tributary of the Yamuna offers an excellent adrenaline for white water rafting.

Duration: 6 nights/7 days
Destination: Delhi-Dehradun-Kedar Kantha-Dehradun-Delhi

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8) Uttaranchal River Rafting Tour
Uttranchal is a land of holy riversand there origins. The Ganges, Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Yamuna all originate in Uttranchal. These rivers flow freely and very fast crossing the state forests, and snow filled stretches. White Water Rafting here is adventurous. The rivers of Uttaranchal offer the best raftinf opportunities in world.

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